Burger King #17392
2345 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623
Restaurant ZIP 60623 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Oct 21, 2025
Burger King #17392 was last inspected on October 21, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
October 21, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of syrup residue inside of metal cabinet where icee syrup is kept. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of organic matter on floor underneath and behind equipment. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
12 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear prep handsink slow draining. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floor drains throughout facility as well as floors in front prep areas underneath beverage dispenser equipment and prep tables in corners. Instructed to remove all organic debris and food accumulation.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Pic without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain same and maintain original certificate posted on site.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Instd to provide a verifiable employee acknowledged health policy and have available at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Interior chute of ice machine with debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Missing doors on fryer cabinets. Instd to replace and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior of fryer cabinets with excessive grease accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Waste water/sewage (black, murky liquid) backing up from floor drains in toilet rooms when toilets are flushed. Instd to repair toilets and have fully functional. Plumber arrived during inspection and repaired plumbing issue. Citation issued priority 7-38-030
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certfied manager on site while handling tcs foods (hamburgers, chicken, etc). Instd to have on site at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed residue build up on floors underneath fryer equipment and in rear dry storage area next exterior exit door. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signs in toilet rooms. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil used a liner on shelving unit next to fry cook station.instructed manager to remove foil, clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on exterior surfaces of cooking equipment and prep table in main prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaky faucet fixture at 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter/unnecessary items near rear exit door and rear storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused/unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean excessive grease accumulation on exterior contact surface of fryer, instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucet base on 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean food debris from floors under front service counter, prep, and dry storage areas. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dust accumulation from ceiling vents in front prep area, instructed to maintain,
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair peeling wallpaper on wall behind beverage dispenser, instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Missing norovirus disinfectant for clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide disinfectant effective against norovirus and maintain on site. Priority foundation. 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Heavily soiled raw wood storage shelf unit on wall across from utility sink. Instd to remove unit and provide a non porous, easily cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior bottom cabinets and wheels of fryers and all attached piping behind fryer line not clean, excessive grease accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Wallbase cracked and in poor repair behind chicken hot holding line. Instd to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Wall behind and side of 3-compartment sink not clean, food debris. Instd to clean and maintain. Wall and ceiling in prep area near office with dust accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HEALTH PROCEDURE.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARREAL .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT HAND SINK NEEDS TO BE GROUTED.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT .MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employees health procedure available to view.must provide and maintain health procedure.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean -up procedure for vomiting and diarreal .must provide and maintain a procedure.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease and food debris build up on fryer cabinet,prep tables,walk in cooler fanguard covers and shelving units.must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed urinal in men's toiletroom overflowing when flushed and water pouring onto floor in toiletroom and seeping under toiletroom door into dining area.must remove water,clean and sanitize area and repair urinal and maintain.plumber arrived on site and repaired urinal at this time of inspection.(priority 7-38-030c)
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed all 4- outside garbage dumpsters overflowing with garbage bags above rim and boxes and trash on ground around dumpsters in outside corral.must remove trash bags,trash and debris on ground around dumpsters and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-020b)
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease and food debris build up on floor along wall bases and floor drains throughout .must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floor in dish washing area and front hand sink needs to be grouted.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burntout light in men's toiletroom.must replace burntout light and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature, of 49f to 70f -49f, 6lbs of sliced tomatoes, at $17.50 -70f, 8lbs chopped lettuce, at $8.00 all above items were stored at sandwich line, (on top in non refrigerated holding station and underneath sandwich station, on lower shelving, at room temprarture. Manager stated total weight of 14lbs at approximately value of $25.50 manager voluntarily discarded/denatured said food. Instructed to keep all cold food at 40 f or below and hot food at 140 or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean greasy build-up from interiors(deep fryers) and exteriors of all cooking equipment in hot food prep area, and exterior of ice bin in front service line area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along the bases of the walls, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean dirt and stains from walls throughout where present. Clean debris, dust build -up, and stains from light shields and ceiling tiles where present.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must properly store ice scoop in rear for large ice machine in clean covered container to prevent contamination.
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.